Finland 1927 Heraldic Lion Definitive

Finland · 1927 · 1 mk

The stamp features Finland's heraldic lion, depicted within an oval frame, with the denomination '1 mk' printed at the bottom. The design was created by Eliel Saarinen.

Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this stamp is part of an early definitive series showcasing the nation's heraldic lion. The presence of a swastika watermark reflects its pre-World War II use as a symbol of good luck in Finland.